The Patrol Unit is at the core of the University Police Department when executing the fundamental community-policing values and philosophies expected of its 26 sworn officers. Providing a multi-dimensional and directed patrol approach to the law enforcement services they provide ensures a consistent proactive approach in meeting the community's expectations of excellent public service. The division functions primarily utilizing four, 12-hour shifts, providing continuous patrol of the University and surrounding community 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Uniformed police utilized proactive multi-dimensional patrol techniques through the use of police cars, motorcycles, T3 electric vehicles, bicycles, and foot patrols. Directed patrol plans are integrated into this approach by shift supervisors on a daily basis, using crime analysis and other data to impact problem areas on the around campus.

Police Operations Statistics

During 2013, uniformed officers within the patrol division were involved in over 19,000 incidents that were either self-initiated or in response to radio calls.

18,455 total incidents handled12,318 of those incidents were self-initiated to include:

1,433 involved traffic stops

310 involved suspicious circumstances, vehicle and pedestrian checks

1,499 reporting case numbers were pulled by officers of which included one or more of the following: